There's no place like home for Foothill, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Newark Memorial Cougars 51-14 on Friday. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Falcons just coasted through the last quarter.
Amaree Hill had a dynamite game, rushing for 206 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Max Shuga, who picked up 132 receiving yards and two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Foothill was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

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Foothill didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Schmitt and Preston Lee. Lee also made three total tackles, which is notable because Foothill is undefeated when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise. Another thorn in Newark Memorial's side was Adam Obrien, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Foothill's record now sits at 4-2. As for Newark Memorial, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Foothill and Newark Memorial will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Falcons are set to challenge their familiar foe Granada at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Newark Memorial will square off against rival Kennedy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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